#SportsCorner: Juventus, Ballon d’Or, Spurs News and More

According to Goal, Gonzalo has agreed to a four year deal worth €7 million a year with fellow Serie A side Juventus.

The deal is not completed but it has been confirmed that Juventus has reached an agreement with the Argentine striker and will now attempt to reach an agreement with his club Napoli.

Higuain’s €94m buy-out clause may delay the deal as Juventus is unwilling to pay and are instead willing to offer players to bring the price down.

The 28-year old, was outstanding last season, scoring 36 goals in 35 games. No wonder he has been a target for clubs like Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea since last season.

Pogba tips Ronaldo for Ballon d’Or

Everyone, including Paul Pogba thinks Ronaldo is the ideal candidate for the upcoming Ballon d’Or. Serie A star, Pogba, has backed Cristiano Ronaldo to win the prestigious award, after he won both the Champions League and Euro 2016 for his club and country.

Though he admits Lionel Messi, who won the last Ballon d’Or in January, also had a great season, he insists that the Madrid star is more worthy of the award.

“You have [Lionel] Messi, you have Ronaldo. Honestly, I like them both. [Antoine] Griezmann has had an amazing year,” he told ESPN Deportes.

“For me, it’s Cristiano Ronaldo [who should win], because he won the Champions League and Euro 2016.”

For us, we believe hard works pays. May the best man win :). Who do you think will win Ballon d’Or this year?

Manchester City targets Stones

Manchester City have made their intentions known of signing super Everton center back John Stones.

Though sources claim The Toffees are reluctant to part with the talented defender, it is said that a bid from £50m may be considered.

No offer has been officially made from the Citizens and in this regard, Stones will join training on Monday as Everton prepares for their preseason tour.

Stones to Manchester City? What do you guys think? Yay or nay?

Paul Gasol completes move to Spurs

Former Chicago Bulls forward Paul Gasol has signed a two-year deal with San Antonio Spurs.

The 36-year old, with a wealth of experience, will be expected to fill the void left by fellow veteran Tim Duncan, who confirmed his retirement this week.

In a press release he shared with Players Tribune, Gasol had nothing but praise for the Spurs.

“I am thrilled to join an unbelievable NBA franchise, with an amazing head coach and staff, and a roster full of talent, toughness and competitiveness,” Gasol wrote on The Players Tribune.

“I will be a part of a team that has become a role model for its consistency, loyalty to its players, style of play, philosophy and overall excellence.”

Gasol is one of the six NBA players in history to ever reach 19000 points, an impressive feat in his 15-year career. We hope to see him score more points and surpass more milestones with his new team. .

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